Luni gives local aspiring artists a nurturing space
SEELAN Sundoo, accomplished South African chef and renowned restaurateur, has opened the doors to a new edition in the art scene, a visual delight art gallery named Luni.
Luni, which means salt of the earth, or riverbed in Sanskrit, is keeping in line with the significance of its name.
Based in Salt River, Cape Town this creative space will give local and aspiring artists a nurturing space to display their art and grow with talented creatives, providing customers and artists a beautiful environment to either interact with clients, enjoy a light meal, or a great cup of coffee at the coffee bar.
The selection of local artists will exhibit their work for a 4 – 6 week period, after which new artists will be brought into the gallery to keep the atmosphere fresh, and continue to give new talent a space to showcase their creative work.
The selection process is one, which is curated, and as Sundoo says, “I recognise new contemporary artists whom I think are up and coming, with a unique style and personality”.
Alongside the gallery, there will be a dedicated experienced framer who will advise clients according to their individual preferences, providing a quick transition from the Luni gallery walls to the walls of their homes or office.
Sundoo has been a lover of art from a young age and would sit for hours drawing and painting.
He says, “It allowed me to escape reality”. His dream was to open a gallery but due to his family commitments and his restaurants taking centre stage, he was unable to realise this dream until now.
“I would like to expand this dream by opening more galleries extending along the Atlantic seaboard in the future.”
Where? 37A Durham Avenue, Salt River
Opening times: Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm and Saturday 9 –4pm.
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Facebook: @lunigallerysaltriver www.lunigallerysaltriver.co.za @lunigallerysaltriver SINGER Msaki and Cape Townbased band makes her debut in the Native Yards in Gugulethu where she will perform the much-loved songs this Sunday at NY 138 no.52 in Gugulethu from 4pm.
Msaki’s compositions for her Golden Circle band is of a sound that combines soulful folk with symphonic movements, Xhosa lyrics and African poly-rhythms.
While studying visual art and design in 2008 in East London, she became part of an alternative rock band.
She started spending time in a friend’s studios and contributed to the underground music scene where music was recorded and shared unofficially.
Don’t miss this once-off gig of a lifetime on Sunday April 8 at Kwa Sec NY 138 no.52 Gugulethu (around the corner from Mzoli’s braai restaurant)
Ticket are R120 cash at the door. – Staff Writer